Damage to one transfer roll resulted in a chevron shaped notch in the hat of the third man on columbus right on some copies of this stamp. Illustrated with photographs of actual specimens, enlargements of the secret marks, and enlargements of prepost reengraving and varieties. Produced for the columbian exposition held in chicago, illinois, the stamps were officially created to celebrate the 400th anniversary of christopher columbuss discovery of america, even. Congress awarded chicago the opportunity to host the fair over the other candidate cities of new york, washington d. A latecomer to the series, the eightcent columbian was added on march 2, 1893, after the us registered mail fee was lowered. The source for the design was the 18921893 columbian exposition half dollar designed by olin l. The columbian exposition, also known as the chicago worlds fair, was located in jackson park, at the current site of the museum of science and industry and the midway plaisance. All items are guaranteed to be as described and may be viewed on approval. Columbian exposition and classic us commemoratives. Po box 63373 colorado springs, colorado 809623373 united states. Oct 24, 2015 detailing the first usa commemoratives, the 1893 columbian issues.
Columbus presenting natives from a painting by luigi gregori. Damage to one transfer roll resulted in a chevronshaped notch in the hat of the third man on columbus right on some copies of this stamp. Us stamps columbian exposition 1893 s 230 231 234 etsy. A mere 104 proofs are believed to have been struck of the 1892 columbian exposition half dollar, represented by the first 101 coins produced in addition to the 400th, 1492nd, and 1892nd pieces. A place to discuss stamps and postal history with fellow collectors. The stamps are some of the most colorful and intriguing of the entire classic period of united states philately. Us classic stamps commemoratives of 1893 columbian exposition. The finelyengraved stamps were the first commemorative stamps issued by the united states, depicting various events during the career of christopher columbus and are presently much valued by collectors. With the cost of the fair ballooning, an enterprising manager of the expo suggested that. The sixteen columbian stamps were issued in denominations ranging from one cent to five dollars.
Warner who based his design on a medal that had been struck in madrid. The worlds columbian exposition the official shortened name for the worlds fair. Oct 08, 2018 a mere 104 proofs are believed to have been struck of the 1892 columbian exposition half dollar, represented by the first 101 coins produced in addition to the 400th, 1492nd, and 1892nd pieces. Commemorative us classic stamps and us commemorative coins were first issued in 1893 to mark the 400th anniversary of the discovery of america in 1492 and to celebrate the opening of the worlds columbian exposition worlds fair in chicago. Very rare recipe book from the 1893 worlds columbian exposition. Ships and boats us revenue stamps, columbian exposition, columbian exposition medal, columbian exposition medal indiana 1893 chicago worlds fair collectibles, columbian exposition medal in numismatic medals, 10c denomination us confederate currency, solomon islands stamps 18931978, mint never hingedmnh ships, boats block us postage stamps. Carving out some 600 acres of frederick law olmsteds jackson park, the exposition was a major milestone. Chicagos columbian exposition of 1893 by robert muccigrosso and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
The set of sixteen stamps are among the most soughtafter by collectors of stamps and columbiana. Home stamps us stamps 19th century issues late 19th century issues 1893 columbian exposition. Find great deals on ebay for 1893 columbian exposition stamps. Expertly engraved and generous in size, the columbians are among the most desirable of all us stamps. It was her leadership and suggestion that the united states mint a commemorative coin with a woman on it, specifically queen isabella. Frosting, chocolate charlotte, and cream chocolate caramels.
Occasionally postmarks from states that had tiny amounts of mail in this year can add to the value. Columbian exposition issues 1893 national postal museum. Stamp catalogue is a free online stamp catalogue for stamp collecting stamp values and online stamp price guide. Antique 1893 columbian exposition metal tagtokenrare. It was the first eightcent stamp ever issued by the united states.
Apr 22, 2019 it was her leadership and suggestion that the united states mint a commemorative coin with a woman on it, specifically queen isabella. Ships and boats us revenue stamps, columbian exposition, columbian exposition medal, columbian exposition medal indiana 1893 chicago worlds fair collectibles, columbian exposition medal in numismatic medals, 10c denomination us confederate currency, solomon islands stamps 1893 1978, mint never hingedmnh ships, boats block us postage stamps. Columbian exposition issues 1893, us stamps youtube. Issued in conjunction with the columbian exposition of 1893 commemorating the 400th anniversary of the landing of columbus. They were coined to commemorate the worlds columbian exposition in chicago. The book is in good condition with one hole in the cover see photos. The source for the design was the 1892 1893 columbian exposition half dollar designed by olin l. Landing of columbus stamp columbian exposition stamps.
The series was issued in advance of chicagos 1893 world columbian exposition, an international fair celebrating the 400th anniversary of christopher columbus 1492 arrival in the new world. The columbian exposition commemoratives keep the fair alive for a small population of stamp collectors. Columbian exposition issue 1893 siegel auction galleries. All interior pages in great condition and all recipes unmarked and ink is. Victorian recipes in the preparation of cocoa chocolate confections. As with all the values of this issue, look for columbian expo cancels or on a columbian expo cover, they increase the value of the stamp or cover.
May 20, 2011 the columbian exposition commemoratives keep the fair alive for a small population of stamp collectors. The series was used to advertise the event the first time postage stamps were used to promote a commercial event. United states stamp values 1893 columbian issue hobbizine. Columbian exposition, also known as the chicago worlds fair and chicago columbian exposition was a worlds fair held in chicago in 1893 to celebrate the 400th anniversary of christopher columbus arrival in.
Of the many firsts associated with the 1893 worlds columbian exposition, the issuing of the first commemorative postage stamps by the united states post office became philatelic history. See more ideas about stamp, stamp values and stamp collecting. In the winter of 1892, postmastergeneral john wanamaker reported on the columbian. Americas and the worlds first commemorative stamps were issued at the 1893 world columbian exposition in chicago, and have been popular with collectors ever since. Here you can find information on stamps, old postage stamps, collectors stamps, commemorative stamps, the value of old postage stamps, what are stamps worth, free stamp values for rare stamps and philately. See more ideas about postage stamps, stamp collecting and stamp. Columbian exposition, also known as the chicago worlds fair and chicago columbian exposition was a worlds fair held in chicago in 1893 to celebrate the 400th anniversary of christopher columbus arrival in the new world in 1492.
The 1892 and 1893 columbian half dollars were the first commemorative coins issued by the united states. The 1893 columbian exposition issue, often simply called the columbians, is a set of 16 postage stamps or 17, as explained below, each double the size of any previous u. United states 1893 columbian issue 1893 3c green, right margin part imprint block of four, right stamps never hinged, left stamps with barest trace of a hinge. These stamps were the first commemoratives issued in the us, they were issued. The worlds columbian exposition of 1893 was the first worlds fair held in chicago. Complete set of columbian stamps with slight imperfections. The 1893 columbian exposition stamp series was like nothing before it. The 1893 world columbian exposition isabella quarter was the. This is particularly true of alaska and the territories. Us 1893 scott 234 5 cent columbian exposition issue used. Nows your chance to own all 16 columbians in your choice of used or unused condition with one or two small imperfections. Damage to one transfer roll resulted in a chevronshaped notch in the hat of the third. The columbian issue, often known as simply the columbians, is a set of 16 postage stamps issued by the united states to commemorate the worlds columbian exposition held in chicago during 1893.
The columbian issues uspcs us philatelic classics society. Created to celebrate the great columbian exposition of 1893 held in chicago. For a list of the number of stamps issued by each state in the year ending 30th june 1894 click here. Coin profile 18921893 columbian exposition half dollar. This event, also known as the chicago worlds fair, was to be held in 1892. The worlds columbian exposition transformed the city of chicago in 1893 and influenced the citys development for decades to come. The columbian issue, often known as simply the columbians, is a set of 16 postage stamps issued by the united states to commemorate the worlds columbian exposition held. The finelyengraved stamps were the first commemorative stamps issued by the united states, depicting various events during the career of christopher. Complete set of columbian stamps with slight imperfections for sale.
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